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The European Union has reached a consensus on implementing additional penalties against Russia.

BRUSSELS —  On Wednesday, the member countries of the European Union reached a consensus on implementing additional sanctions against Russia. These measures are aimed at penalizing individuals and companies believed to be aiding Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine, including…

The future is uncertain for millions of Ukrainian refugees who have been displaced.

GENEVA —  A recent report from the U.N. refugee agency cautions that a large number of Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced individuals are facing an uncertain future as the ongoing war with Russia enters its third year. The struggle for…

The UN forum urges countries to work together immediately to avoid potential setbacks in achieving sustainable development.

The 11th APFSD began in Bangkok, with attendees calling for countries to quickly enact urgent measures, supported by strong and ongoing international cooperation. The serious caution implied that nations faced the danger of falling even further behind in their efforts…

The UK is being urged to put an end to the “national threat” posed by violence against women and girls.

After spending 10 days in the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem stated that a man kills a woman every three days in the UK, and one out of four women will encounter domestic violence at some point in their lifetime….

The United Nations representative urges for restrictions on illegal weapons in the Central African Republic.

During the briefing for ambassadors of the UN Security Council, Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative for the Central African Republic (CAR), brought up the incident that occurred on January 15th. This incident involved an explosion that targeted a patrol from…

Leaders in the humanitarian field come together to make a pressing appeal for Gaza.

After the violent terrorist attacks on southern Israel by Hamas and other groups on October 7th, followed by Israel’s military response in Gaza, over 75% of the population in the area have been forced to leave their homes, often more…

According to a human rights expert, the compulsory enlistment in Myanmar indicates the junta’s sense of desperation.

According to Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews, the junta’s decision is another indication of their vulnerability and desperation. He urges for increased international efforts to safeguard at-risk communities throughout the country. The speaker warned that despite being injured and in a…

The head of the United Nations health agency has issued a warning that Gaza has turned into a “zone of death.”

According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Gaza has turned into a dangerous area where lives are at risk. He shared this information with reporters during a press conference in Geneva. “Large portions of the land have been devastated. The…

The European Union has authorized sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

On Wednesday, the European Union came to an agreement to implement a fresh set of penalties against Russia as a reaction to their ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Around 200 individuals and organizations are prohibited from conducting business with EU companies…

A private spacecraft is preparing for a landing on the moon, as a trial run for American companies.

WASHINGTON —  A Texas-based company is preparing to undertake a task that has so far been achieved only by a few national space organizations, but may soon become routine for private companies: landing on the moon. If everything proceeds as…